A memorial was held in North Fort Hood, Texas, for the three soldiers who died during a training exercise in Minnesota last week. Many of the soldiers that attended the ceremony are about to deploy and had worked with or knew the fallen soldiers.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins echoed his team's acknowledgement of the outstanding play of the defense in their win over Detroit, saying they didn't want to underestimate the Lions in Week 14.
Danielle Hunter's three sacks Sunday made him the youngest in NFL annals to reach 50.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was happy with the way his team responded in a short week after losing to Seattle to get the win over Detroit, projecting them to 9-4 and remaining undefeated at home.
The Senate's top Democrat said Sunday that congressional leaders have reached a "real breakthrough" deal to give 12 weeks of paid parental leave to millions of federal workers as part of the annual defense policy bill.
René Auberjonois, a prolific actor best known for his roles on the television shows "Benson" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and his part in the 1970 film "M.A.S.H." playing Father Mulcahy, has died. He was 79.
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Vikings running back Dalvin Cook says that ever since he's come to Minnesota that they've relied on their defense, with Sunday's win over Detroit being no exception.
There are many positives in this reward for a 10-2 season. It's a New Year's Day game in Tampa, Florida, against a quality SEC opponent with national recognition.
With three sacks against Detroit, defensive end Danielle Hunter credits his teammates for allowing him to have an outstanding game.
Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs said it was good to win at home against Detroit, which is an important win for Minnesota as they make a push for the playoffs in the final portion of the season.
Kirk Cousins threw for 242 yards and the Vikings defense shut down Lions rookie QB David Blough.
The last time the Gophers went to a New Year's Day bowl was the 2014 Citrus Bowl, a 33-17 loss to Missouri after an 8-4 season. The 1962 Rose Bowl win was the other Jan. 1 appearance.
The Minnesota Vikings play host to the Detroit Lions.
The team's difficult start gave way to a streak that reached a stern conclusion. Up or down from here?
Danielle Hunter had three sacks as the Vikings defense got to David Blough five times.
For people who have lost a spouse, mealtimes can be emotionally draining.
The nation's business economists expect U.S. economic growth to decelerate this year and next but for the economy to avoid stumbling into recession, extending a record-breaking expansion already in its 11th year.
The Kenya native previewed two untitled songs from the second album that he's recording now in Minnesota.
